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A little life drawing. Dip pen, 15 minutes. in c/artshare@lemmy.world
A little life drawing. Dip pen, 15 minutes. in c/artshare@lemmy.world
Dip pen, 30 minutes from life then inked at home, July 2026. in c/artshare@lemmy.world
Dip pen, 30 minutes from life then inked at home, July 2026. in c/artshare@lemmy.world
Dip pen, 30 minutes from life then inked at home, July 2026. in c/artshare@lemmy.world
[–] [S] 9 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Ooh, sure! From life means there was a nude model right in front of me. 30 minutes means she lay very still in that position for 30 minutes while we drew her. Rather than ink her there, I made a careful anatomy sketch in pencil and took extensive notes on shading, then did the rest when I had more time at home.

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    My first drawing (lemmy.world)
     

    Ten years ago today, I was living away from my family in another city and found myself with an abundance of free time. Doing my weekly supermarket shop, completely on impulse, I bought a notebook and pen, thinking it might be fun to do a quick drawing every day. I'd never done any serious drawing before, or had any real interest in art. I went home and in the evening drew my shoe. That's where it all began.

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